return of organization exempt from income tax under

Form

Department of the Treasuiy

Internal Revenue Service

Return of Organization Exempt From Income TaxUnder section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

► Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public► Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at www.IRS.Qov/form990

|efile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS | As Filed Data - |OMB No 1545-0047

2014

DLN:934932590050351

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2014 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2014 , and ending 12-31-2014B Check if applicable

r Address change

r Name change

C Name of organization NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

D Employer identification number

53-0116130

Doing business as

r Initial return

Finalr return/terminated

r Amended return

r Application pending

Number and street (or P 0 box if mail is not delivered to street address) 11250 WAPLES MILL ROAD

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code FAIRFAX, VA 220307400

F Name and address of principal officer WILSON H PHILLIPS JR 11250 WAPLES MILL RD FAIRFAX,VA 22030

Room/suiteE Telephone number

(703)267-1000

G Gross receipts $ 370,727,140

I Tax-exempt status F 501(c)(3) F 501(c) ( 4 ) -4 (insert no ) r 4947(a)(1) or r 527

3 Website: ► wwwnraorg

H(a) Is this a group return forsubordinates’ r Y es FNo

H(b) A re all subordinates F YesT Noincluded’If "No," attach a list (see instructions)

H(c) Group exemption number ►

K Form of organization F Corporation F Trust F Association F Other►

Part I SummaryL Year of formation M State of legal domicile NY

1 Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activitiesTo protect and defend the US Constitution to promote public safety, law and order, and the national defense to train law enforcement agencies to tram civilians in marksmanship to promote shooting sports and hunting£

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2 Check this box ►F if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 2 5% of its net assets

3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line la) . . . .

4 N umber of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line lb)

5 TotaI number of individuals employed in calendar year 20 14 (PartV, line 2a) .

6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary)................................................

7aTotal unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ....

76

72

839

150,000

7a 27,614,729

7b -2,103,424

Prior Year Current Year8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII,linelh)....................................................... 96,400,372 103,475,481

Qic 9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g)....................................................... 183,474,187 141,451,858n 10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 3,664,363 4,828,120IX 11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and lie) 64,429,867 60,735,818

12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line12)............................................................................................................................ 347,968,789 310,491,277

13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1-3 ) . 84,033 94,459

14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A ), line 4)............................ 0

15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 55,999,119 56,577,057$ 5-10)r- 16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line lie)............................ 7,222,981 6,879,238

lS b Total fundraisina expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 251 ►-34,887,862

17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A ), lines 1 la-11 d, 1 If-24e) .... 227,244,224 282,061,231

18 Total expenses Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 290,550,357 345,611,985

19 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 18 from line 1 2......................................... 57,418,432 -35,120,708

& * Beginning of Current End of YearYear20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)................................................................................... 229,468,040 207,610,450lb21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)................................................................................... 154,559,962 165,010,726

7 3 22 Net assets or fund balances Subtract line 21 from line 20............................ 74,908,078 42,599,724

Part II Signature BlockUnder penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge

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WILSON H PHILLIPS JR TREASURER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFIC______________________________________________Type or print name and title

Print/Type preparer's nameJAMES P SWEENEY

Preparer's signatureJAMES P SWEENEY

Date2015-09-18

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Finn's name ► MCGLADREY LLP Finn's EIN ►

Finn's address ► 1861 INTERNATIONAL DR STE 400 Phone no (703) 336-6400

MCLEAN, VA 22102

F Yes| NoMay the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above’ (see instructions)For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. Cat No 11282Y Form 990 (2014)

Form 990 (2014) Part III Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..........................................................................................F"1 Briefly describe the organization's mission

To protect and defend the US Constitution to promote public safety, law and order, and the national defense to train law enforcement agencies to train civilians in marksmanship to promote shooting sports and hunting

2 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the yearwhich were not listed onthe prior Form 990 or 990-EZ’................................................................................................................................................. I Yes p" NoIf "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule 0

3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any programservices’.......................................................................................................................................................................................... I Yes P" NoIf "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule 0

Describe the organization's program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported

4a (Code ) (Expenses $ 54,497,007 including grants of $ 94,459 ) (Revenue $ 27,240,783 )

The National Rifle Association is the worlds leader in firearms education, safety, and marksmanship training Early in the organizations history, the NRA turned its interest to promoting the shooting sports, especially among our nations youth It is those fundamental ideas of education and training that sustain NRA General Operations programs offered to the public today NRA training courses develop safe and responsible shooters through a network of certified instructors, training more people annually than any other organization The NRA also engages gun owners in programs that promote all aspects of the outdoor lifestyle including hunting programs, shooting range programs, womens programs, youth programs, competitive shooting programs, law enforcement training programs, gunsmithing programs, training and opportunities to shoot, hunt, and enjoy the outdoor traditions Please visit Programs NRA org to learn more

4b (Code ) (Expenses $ 47,081,434 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )

NRA-ILA legislative program services The NRA Institute for Legislative Action is a division within the NRA as identified in NRA Bylaws Article X As the foremost protector and defender of the US Constitution, the National Rifle Association advocates against efforts to erode the Second Amendment, fights for initiatives aimed at reducing violent crime, and promotes hunters rights and conservation efforts nationwide NRA legislative action involves firearms rights, regulations and laws, range protection, international gun control threats, workers protection, self defense, free speech rights, and a host of related matters Please visit NRAILA org for the latest research and updates, and engage with the ILA through social media channels

4c (Code ) (Expenses $ 39,467,120 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 28,338,506 )

NRA membership communications include real time, daily, weekly, and monthly news updates and trenchant insights through an award winning array of digital and hardcopy materials and the most authoritative coverage from recognized leaders and subject matter experts NRA media vehicles serve to educate, inform, and reinforce the NRAs primary exempt purposes and objectives The NRA publishes three NRA Official Journals for NRA members, American Rifleman, American Hunter, and Americas 1st Freedom, and the NRA also publishes NRA Family Insights, Shooting Sports USA, and Shooting Illustrated The NRA produces specialty digital channels targeted to specific populations incuding NRA Womens Network and Life of Duty, now part of NRA News For access to the NRAs voice and continually updated presence such as the NRA Official Journals, please visit NRApublications org and NRAnews com, and renew or upgrade your NRA membership through NRA org

4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O )) (Revenue $ 128,905,985 )(Expenses $ 133,435,510 including grants of $

4e Total program service expenses k- 274,481,071

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Form 990 (2014) Part IV Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes No

1No

2 Yes

3Yes

4

5 Yes

6 No

7 No

8 Yes

9 No

10 Yes

11a Yes

lib No

11c No

lid No

lie Yes

Ilf Yes

12a Yes

12b Yes

13 No

14a No

14b Yes

15 No

16 No

17 Yes

18 Yes

19 No

20a No

20b

1 Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or4947(a)(l) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes,"complete Schedule A..............................................................................................................................................................

2 Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? ® . . .

3 Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition tocandidates for public office? If "Yes,"complete Schedule C, Part J®..........................................................

4 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h)election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes,”complete Schedule C, Part II................................................

5 Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(5) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes,”complete Schedule C,Part IlfS)..............................................................................................................................................................................

6 Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have theright to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I..............................................................................................................................................................

7 Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space, the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes,”complete Schedule D, Part II .

8 Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"complete Schedule D, Part III ®...................................................................................................................................

9 Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability, serve as acustodian for amounts not listed in Part X, or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes,”complete Schedule D, Part IV..........................................................................................

10 Did the organization, directly orthrough a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments,permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V®................................

11 If the organization's answerto any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII,VIII, IX, orX as applicable

a Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V7.®............................................................................................................................

b Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in PartX, line 12 that is 5% ormore of its total assets reported in Part X, line 15? If "Yes,”complete Schedule D, Part VII.........................................

c Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 15? If "Yes,”complete Schedule D, Part VIII.........................................

d Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 15 ? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX............................................................................

e Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X®

f Did the organization's separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes,” completeSchedule D, Part X®...........................................................................................................................................................

12a Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements forthe tax year?If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII ®..............................................................................................................

b Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If"Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional ®

13 Is the organization a school described in section 170 (b)(1 )(A )(ii)? If "Yes,”complete Schedule E . . . .

14a Did the organization maintain an office, employees, oragents outside ofthe United States?............................

b Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the U mted States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes,"complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV....................................................... ®

15 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,0 00 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If "Yes,"complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV

16 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,0 00 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If "Yes,"complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV .

17 Did the organization report a total of more than $ 15,0 00 of expenses for professional fundraising services on PartIX, column (A ), lines 5 and 11 e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) .... ®

18 Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on PartVIII, lines lc and 8a? If "Yes,”complete Schedule G, Part II............................................................................ ®

19 Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If"Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III............................................................................................................................

20a Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes,"complete Schedule H . . . .

b If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?

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Form 990 (2014) Part IV Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)21 Did the organization report more than $5,0 00 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or

domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts I and II . ©

22 Did the organization report more than $5,0 00 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on PartIX, column (A ), line 2 ’ If "Yes,"complete Schedule I, Parts I and III................................................ ©

23 Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization'scurrent and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees’ If "Yes," complete Schedule I................................................ ................................................................................................ ©

24a Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002’ If "Yes," answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If "No, "go to line 25a.......................................................................................................

b Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception’ .

c Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the yearto defease any tax-exempt bonds’.................................................................................................................................................

d Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year’ .

25a Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year’ If "Yes,"complete Schedule L, Part I . . . .

b Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization's prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ’ If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............................................................................................................................

26 Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 5, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any currentor former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons’ If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II.......................................................................................................

27 Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantialcontributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons’ If "Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III.......................................................

28 Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions)

a A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee’ If "Yes,”complete Schedule L, Part IV............................................................................................................................................................................

b A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee’ If "Yes,"complete Schedule L, Part IV..........................................................................................................................................

c An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (ora family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner’ If "Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .

29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions’ If "Yes,”complete Schedule M .

30 Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualifiedconservation contributions’ If "Yes,”complete Schedule M...................................................................................

31 Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations’ If "Yes," complete Schedule N,Parti...................................................................................................................................................................................

32 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 2 5% of its net assets’ If "Yes," completeSchedule N, Part II.................................................................................................................................................

33 Did the organization own 10 0% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulationssections 301 7701-2 and 301 7701-3’ If "Yes,"complete Schedule R, Part I................................................

34 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity’ If "Yes,”complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV,and Part V, line 1................................................ ....................................................................................................... ©

35a Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)’

b If'Yes'to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 5 12 (b)(l 3 )’ If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 . ©

36 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable relatedorganization’ If "Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...................................................................................

37 Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes’ If "Yes,”complete Schedule R, Part VI

38 Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines lib and 19’Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O............................................................................

21 Yes

22 Yes

23 Yes

24a No

24b

24c

24d

25a No

25b No

26 No

27 No

28a No

28b No

28c No

29 No

30 No

31 No

32 No

33 No

34 Yes

35a Yes

35b Yes

36

37 No

38 Yes

Form 990 (2014)

Form 990 (2014) Part V Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance

Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part V r

lab

c

E nter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 109 6 Enter - 0- if not applicable

E nter the number of Forms W-2G included in line la E nter - 0- if not applicable

la 1,070

lb 0

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners’.....................................................................................................................

2a E nter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return..................................................................................................................... 2a 839

b

3ab

4a

b

5ab

c

Ifat least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns’ Note. If the sum of lines la and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $ 1,000 or more during the year’ .

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 990-T for this year’ If "No" to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O .

At any time during the calendaryear, did the organization have an interest in, ora signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)’............................................................................................................................................................................

If "Yes," enter the name ofthe foreign country ______________________________________________________See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR)

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year’ .

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction’

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 88 86-T’............................................................................

6a

b

7a

bc

d

e

f

g

h

8

Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greaterthan $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions’ .If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible’..............................................................................................................................................................Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly forgoods andservices provided to the payor’...................................................................................................................................If "Yes," did the organization notify the donorofthe value ofthe goods orservices provided’............................

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required tofile Form 8282’...................................................................................................................................................................................If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year .... 7d

9ab

10ab

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefitcontract’..........................................................................................................................................................................................Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract’ .

Ifthe organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required’..........................................................................................................................................................................................Ifthe organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Forml098-C’............................................................................................................................................................................Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any timeduring the year’.....................................................................................................................................................................

Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966’ .

Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person’ .

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 . . . 10aGross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club 10bfacilities

11ab

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter

Gross income from members or shareholders....................................................... 11aGross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them ).............................................................. lib

12ab

13a

b

c

14ab

Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041’

If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during theyear................................................................................................................................... 12b_________________

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state’Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule 0Enterthe amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....E nter the amount of reserves on hand............................................................................

13b

13cDid the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year’ .

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 7 20 to report these payments’ If "No,"provide an explanation in Schedule O .

Yes No

lc Yes

2b Yes

3a Yes

3b Yes

4a No

5a No

5b No

5c6a Yes

6b Yes

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89a9b

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13a

14a No

14bForm 990 (2014)

Form 990 (2014) Part VI Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a

"No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..........................................................................................F"

Section A. Governing Body and ManagementYes No

la E nter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year..........................................................................................................................................Ifthere are material differences in voting rights among members ofthe governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O

b E nter the number of voting members included in line 1 a, above, who areindependent............................................................................................................................

la 76

2 No

lb 72

2 Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee’..............................................................................................................

3 Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person’

4 Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 wasfiled’...................................................................................................................................................................................

5 Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion ofthe organization's assets’

6 Did the organization have members or stockholders’.......................................................................................................

7a Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect orappoint one or more members of the governing body’...................................................................................................................................

b A re any governance decisions ofthe organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body’............................................................................................................................

8 Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following

a The governing body’.....................................................................................................................................................................

b Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body’............................................................................

9 Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at theorganization's mailing address’ If "Yes,”provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.........................................

3 No

4 No

5 No

6 Yes

7a Yes

7b Yes

8a Yes

8b Yes

9 No

Section B. Policies (This Section B reguests information about policies not reguired by the Interna! Revenue Code.)

13 Did the

14 Did the

15 Did the

10a Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates’............................................................................

b If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes’

11a Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form’..........................................................................................................................................................................................

b Describe in Schedule 0 the process, if any, used by the organization to reviewthis Form 990 ............................

12a Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy’ If "No,"go to line 13.........................................

b Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts’............................................................................................................................................................................

c Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy’ If "Yes,”describein Schedule O how this was done.......................................................................................................................................................

Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy’................................................................................................

Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy’.......................................................

Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision’

a The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or top management official.....................................................................

b 0 ther officers or key employees of the organization.......................................................................................................

If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule 0 (see instructions)

16a Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year’.................................................................................................................................................

b If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization's exempt status with respect to such arrangements’............................................................................

Yes No10a No

10b

11a Yes

12a Yes

12b Yes

12c Yes

13 Yes

14 Yes

15a Yes

15b Yes

16a No

16bSection C. Disclosure

17 List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed^-AK , AL,AR,AZ, CA , CO , CT , DC , FL , GA , IL , KS , KY ,LA ,MA ,MD ,ME ,MN,MO ,MS,NC ,ND,NH ,NJ ,NM , NY,OH,OK,OR,PA, RI, SC ,TN , UT , V A , WA , WI ,WV

18 Section 5104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection Indicate how you made these available Check all that apply| Own website | A nother's website p" Upon request | Other (explain in Schedule O )

19 Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year

20 State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records ►Wilson H Phillips JrTreasurer Natl11250 Waples Mill RoadFairfax,VA 220307400 (703) 267-1000

Form 990 (2014)

Form 990 (2014) Part VII Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated

Employees, and Independent ContractorsCheck if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..........................................................................................I

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employeesla Complete this table for all persons required to be listed Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax year

* List all of the organization's current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount of compensation Enter-0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid

* List all of the organization's current key employees, if any See instructions for definition of "key employee "* List the organization's five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)

who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations

* List all of the organization's former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations

* List all of the organization's former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the organization, more than $ 10,0 00 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizationsList persons in the following order individual trustees or directors, institutional trustees, officers, key employees, highestcompensated employees, and former such persons| Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)Name and Title Average Position (do not check Reportable Reportable Estimated

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(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)Name and Title Average Position (do not check Reportable Reportable Estimated

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lb Sub-Total.......................................................................c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A d Total (add lines lb and lc)............................................. 5,975,873 515,349

2 TotaI number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $ 100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization ►OS

Yes No3 Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee

on line la? If "Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............. 3 No

4 Forany individual listed on line la, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greaterthan $150,000? If "Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual ........................... 4 Yes

5 Did any person listed on line la receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person ........ 5 No

Section B. Independent Contractors1 Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $ 100,000 of

compensation from the organization Report compensation for the calendaryear ending with or within the organization's tax year(A)

Name and business address(B)

Description of services(C)

CompensationInfoCision325 Springside DrAkron, OH 44333

Membership processing and solicitations

20,933,845

Ackerman McQueen1601 NW ExpresswayOklahoma City, OK 73118

Public relations and advertising 16,861,780

Postmaster1735 N Lynn StArlington, VA 22209

Postage shipping 10,041,663

Palm Coast Data11 Commerce BlvdPalm Coast, FL 32164

Membership processing 8,974,456

Communications Corp of America13195 Freedom WayBoston, VA 22713

Fundraising printing and mailing 8,267,233

2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization ►88

Form 990 (2014)

Form 990 (2014) Part VIII Statement of Revenue

Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII

(A)Total revenue

r(B) (C) (D)

Related or U nrelated Revenueexempt business excluded fromfunction revenue tax underrevenue sections

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g Noncash contributions included in lines la-lf $

h Total. Add lines la-lf ....

2a PROGRAM FEES

b MEMBER DUES

c

d

f AII other program service revenue

g Total. Add lines 2a-2f .

85,707,213

103,475,481

Business Code

13,129,803 13,129,803

128,322,055 128,322,055

141,451,858

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest,and other similar amounts)...................................................►

4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds . .

5 Royalties.................................................................................... ►

6a Gross rents

b Less rental expenses Rental income or (loss)Net rental income or (loss) .

(i) Real (ii) Personal

1,210,038

1,786,797

-576,759

7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory

b Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

c Gain or (loss)

(i) Securities (u) Other

53,759,934

50,877,896

2,882,038

Net gain or (loss)

8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including

bc

of contributions reported on line lc) See Part IV, line 18

Less direct expenses ... INet income or (loss) from fundraising events .

9a Gross income from gaming activities See Part IV, line 19 .

bc

Less direct expenses

Net income or (loss) from gaming activities .

10a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances

a

bb Less cost of goods sold

c Net income or(loss) from sales of inventory

Miscellaneous Revenue

Ha ADVERTISING____________________

b SUBSCRIPTIONS

c OTHER EXPLOITED EXEMPT ACTIVITY

d All other revenue ....

e Total. Add lines 11 a-1 Id .

12 Total revenue. See Instructions

634,728

281,943

21,390,207

7,289,227

Business Code

541800

541800

541800

1,946,082

17,926,376

-576,759

2,882,038

352,785

14,100,980 12,708,813 1,392,167

1,946,082

17,926,376

-576,759

2,882,038

352,785

24,764,840 24,764,840

2,115,944 2,115,944

1,457,722 1,457,722

593,930 593,930

28,932,436

310,491,277 156,276,615 27,614,729 23,124,452

Form 990 (2014)

Form 990 (2014) Part IX Statement of Functional Expenses__________________________________________

Section 501(c)(3)and 501 (c)(4) organizations must complete all columns All other organizations must complete column (A)

C heck if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ■p'

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.

(A)Total expenses

(B)Program service

expenses

(C)Management and general expenses

(D)Fundraisingexpenses

1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments See Part IV, line 21 .... 15,888 15,888

2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals See Part IV, line 22 .... 78,571 78,571

3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals See Part IV, lines 15 and 16............................................................................ 0

4 Benefits paid to or for members .... 0

5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 3,196,824 1,621,121 1,406,700 169,003

6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(l)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0

7 Other salaries and wages .... 39,805,930 29,154,755 8,900,953 1,750,222

8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 5,010,145 3,349,040 1,433,287 227,818

9 Other employee benefits......................................... 5,401,416 3,812,587 1,343,219 245,610

10 Payroll taxes..................................................................... 3,162,742 2,232,419 786,509 143,814

11 Fees forservices (non-employees)

a Management................................... 0

b Legal....................................................... 7,260,556 6,984,885 275,671

c Accounting..................................................................... 126,117 126,117

d Lobbying..................................................................... 1,123,100 1,123,100

e Professional fundraising services See Part IV, line 17 6,879,238 6,879,238

f Investment management fees................................... 309,762 309,762

g Other (Ifline llg amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 1 lg expenses on Schedule 0 ) .... 3,907,526 3,907,526

12 Advertising and promotion .... 56,665,238 48,980,618 7,684,620

13 Office expenses......................................... 7,157,769 4,611,293 2,546,476

14 Information technology................................... 8,603,967 4,839,035 3,764,932

15 Royalties 0

16 Occupancy ..................................................................... 2,370,165 995,278 1,374,887

17 Travel............................................................................ 7,025,697 5,340,040 1,685,657

18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials................................... 0

19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 7,873,135 6,385,328 1,487,807

20 Interest..................................................................... 1,269,336 803,802 465,534

21 Payments to affiliates......................................... 0

22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization............................ 3,108,787 2,347,955 760,832

23 Insurance.......................................................................................... 1,227,440 1,227,440

24 Other expenses Itemize expenses not covered above (Listmiscellaneous expenses in line 24e Ifline 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule 0 )

a MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS 61,397,184 47,263,001 14,134,183

b SAFETY AND TRAINING PROGRAMS 27,574,750 27,574,750

c PRINTING AND PUBLICATIONS 26,642,237 26,642,237

d LEGISLATIVE PROGRAMS 23,159,363 23,159,363

e All other expenses 35,259,102 22,031,039 9,574,709 3,653,354

25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 345,611,985 274,481,071 36,243,052 34,887,862

26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720)

Form 990 (2014)

Form 990 (2014) Part X

............................................................FBalance SheetCheck if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part X

(A)Beginning of year

(B)E nd of year

1 Cash-non-interest-bearing....................................................... 12 Savings and temporary cash investments............................ 18,589,464 2 16,369,381

3 Pledges and grants receivable, net......................................... 4,754,673 3 2,160,545

4 Accounts receivable, net.............................................................. 53,885,272 4 57,547,065

5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees Complete Part II ofSchedule L.....................................................................................................................

5

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6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L

6<s>(A' 7 Notes and loans receivable, net................................................ 3,042,736 7 3,018,999

8 Inventories for sale or use.............................................................. 18,784,686 8 15,786,159

9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges................................... 4,223,274 9 4,251,978

10a Land, buildings, and equipment cost or other basisComplete PartVI ofSchedule D 10a 72,700,325

b Less accumulated depreciation............................ 10b 34,157,606 35,869,048 10c 38,542,719

11 Investments—publicly traded securities................................... 77,381,866 11 59,225,582

12 Investments—other securities See Part IV, line 11 6,627,475 12 3,984,651

13 Investments—program-related See Part IV, line 11 1314 Intangible assets............................................................................ 1415 Otherassets See Part IV, line 11......................................... 6,309,546 15 6,723,371

16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34) . 229,468,040 16 207,610,450

17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses............................ 67,471,453 17 78,771,321

18 Grants payable................................................................................... 1819 Deferred revenue............................................................................ 47,701,178 19 44,691,740

20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities....................................................... 20

</• 21 Escrow or custodial account liability Complete Part IV of Schedule D . 21

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22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualifiedpersons Complete Part II of Schedule L.............................................................. 22

_3 23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties 33,478,339 23 36,392,583

24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties 2425 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties,

and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24) Complete Part X ofScheduleD................................................................................................................................... 5,908,992 25 5,155,082

26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25................................... 154,559,962 26 165,010,726

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Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here k- lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.U nrestricted net assets..............................................................

p" and complete

34,813,419 27 -1,013,786re

lO 28 Temporarily restricted net assets......................................... 8,903,939 28 7,998,213

>i_i> 29 Permanently restricted net assets......................................... 31,190,720 29 35,615,2973LL

O./i 30

Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here k- complete lines 30 through 34.Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds............................

| and

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■/I 31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund 31■/' 32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 32<iS 33 Total net assets or fund balances................................................ 74,908,078 33 42,599,7242

34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances .... 229,468,040 34 207,610,450Form 990 (2014)

Form 990 (2014) Part XI Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ............................................................F

Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note toanyhneinthisPartXII...................................................................................I

Yes No

1 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990 | Cash F Accrual | Other______________If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in Schedule 0

2a Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?

If 'Yes,' check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both

| Separate basis | Consolidated basis | Both consolidated and separate basis

b Were the organization's financial statements audited by an independent accountant?

If'Yes,'check a box belowto indicate whetherthe financial statements forthe yearwere audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both

| Separate basis | Consolidated basis F Both consolidated and separate basis

c If "Yes," to line 2a or 2 b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility foroversight ofthe audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule 0

2a No

2b Yes

2c Yes

3a

b

As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the SingleAuditActandOMBCircularA-133?..............................................................................................................If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit oraudits? Ifthe organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule 0 and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits

3a3b

No

Form 990 (2014)

Additional Data

Software ID: 14000292 Software Version: 14.4.1.0

EIN: 53-0116130Name: NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Form 990, Part VII - Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest

(A)Name and Title

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PRESIDENT 2 00(1) ALLAN D CORS 10 00

X X 0 0 01ST VICE PRESIDENT 2 00(2) PETE BROWNELL 10 00

X X 0 0 02ND VICE PRESIDENT(3) JOE M ALLBAUGH 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(4) WILLIAM H ALLEN 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(5) THOMAS P ARVAS 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(6) SCOTT L BACH 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(7) WILLIAM A BACHENBERG 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR 1 00(8) F E BACHHUBER JR 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(9) M CAROL BAMBERY 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR 2 00(10) BOB BARR 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(11) RONNIE G BARRETT 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(12) CLEL BAUDLER 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(13) DAVID E BENNETT 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR 1 00(14) J KENNETH BLACKWELL 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(15) MATT BLUNT 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(16) DAN BOREN 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(17) ROBERT K BROWN 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR 1 00(18) DAVID BUTZ 5 00

X 150,000 0 0DIRECTOR(19) J WILLIAM CARTER 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR 1 00(20) TED W CARTER 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(21) RICHARD CHILDRESS 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(22) PATRICIA A CLARK 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(23) CHARLES L COTTON 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR 1 00(24) DAVID G COY 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR

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X 0 0 0DIRECTOR 1 00(2) WILLIAM H DAILEY 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR 1 00(3) JOSEPH P DEEJERGAUS JR 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(4) R LEE ERMEY 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(5) EDIE P FLEEMAN 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(6) JOEL FRIEDMAN 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(7) SANDRA S FROMAN 5 00

X 45,180 0 0DIRECTOR 1 00(8) TOM GAINES THROUGH 04282014 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(9) JAMES S GILMORE III 5 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(10) MARION P HAMMER 5 00

X 147,000 0 0DIRECTOR(11) MARIA HEIL 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(12) GRAHAM HILL 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(13) STEVE HORNADY 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR 1 00(14) SUSAN HOWARD 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(15) ROY INNIS 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(16) H JOAQUIN JACKSON 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(17) CURTIS S JENKINS 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(18) DAVID A KEENE 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(19) TOM KING 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(20) HERBERT A LANFORD JR 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(21) KARLA MALONE 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(22) CAROLYN D MEADOWS 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(23) JOHN F MIUUS 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(24) BILL MILLER 1 00

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X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(2) OLIVER L NORTH 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(3) ROBERT NOSLER 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR 1 00(4) JOHNNY NUGENT 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(5) TED NUGENT 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(6) LANCE OLSON 5 00

X 90,000 0 0DIRECTOR(7) TIMOTHY W PAWOL 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(8) JOSH POWELL 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(9) PETER J PRINTZ 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(10) TODD J RATHNER 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(11) WAYNE ANTHONY ROSS 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(12) CARLT ROWAN JR 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(13) DON SABA 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(14) ROBERT E SANDERS 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR 1 00(15) WILLIAM H SATTERFIELD 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR 1 00(16) RONALD L SCHMEITS 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR 1 00(17) STEVEN C SCHREINER 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(18) TOM SELLECK 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(19) JOHN C SIGLER 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR 1 00(20) LEROY SISCO 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(21) DWIGHT D VAN HORN 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(22) LINDA L WALKER 1 00

X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(23) HOWARD J WALTER 1 00

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X 0 0 0DIRECTOR(2) WAYNE LAPIERRE 60 00

X 927,863 0 58,022CEO AND EXECUTIVE VP 2 00(3) WILSON H PHILLIPS 3R 50 00

X 564,783 0 40,970TREASURER 5 00(4) CHRIS W COX 58 00

X 784,515 0 106,487EXEC DIR, ILA 1 00(5) EDWARD 3 LAND 3R 40 00

X 422,830 0 53,219SECRETARY(6) ROBERT K WEAVER 50 00

X 549,409 0 62,510EXEC DIR, GENERAL OPS(7) MICHAEL MARCELUN 40 00

X 536,748 0 50,808MANAGING DIRECTOR(8) TYLER SCHROPP 52 00

X 533,321 0 59,274EXEC DIR, ADVANCEMENT 5 00(9) DOUGLAS HAMLIN 50 00

X 460,066 0 49,201EXEC DIR, PUBLICATIONS(10) DAVID LEHMAN 50 00

X 414,542 0 22,493DEPUTY EXEC DIR, ILA 1 00(11) 3AMES BAKER 50 00

X 349,616 0 12,365DIRECTOR, ILA FEDERAL

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SCHEDULE C(Form990or990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury


Political Campaign and Lobbying ActivitiesFor Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527 k- Complete if the organization is described below, k- Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.

k- Information about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No 1545-0047

2014Open to Public

InspectionIf the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then

* Section 501(c)(3) organizations Complete Parts l-A and B Do not complete Part l-C* Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations Complete Parts l-A and C below Do not complete Part l-B* Section 527 organizations Complete Part l-A only

If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then* Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part ll-A Do not complete Part ll-B* Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part ll-B Do not complete Part ll-A

If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then

» Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations Complete Part IIIName ofthe organizationNATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Employer identification number

53-0116130Part I-A Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1 Provide a description ofthe organization's direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV

2 Political expenditures ►

3 Volunteer hours

5,790,817

56,680

Part I-B Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).1 Enterthe amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization undersection 4955

2 Enterthe amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955

3 Ifthe organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year?

4a Was a correction made?

b If "Yes," describe in Part IV

► $____________________► $____________________

| Yes | No

| Yes | No

Part I-C Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).1 E nter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 5 27 exempt function activities $

2 Enterthe amount ofthe filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations forsection 527exempt function activities $

3 Total exempt function expenditures Add lines 1 and 2 Enter here and on Form 1120-PO L, line 17b 4

4 Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?

13,342,588

13,342,588

F Yes I- No5 Enterthe names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing

organization made payments Foreach organization listed, enterthe amount paid from the filing organization's funds Also enterthe amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund ora political action committee (PAC) If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV

(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's

funds If none, enter-0-

(e) A mount of political contributions received

and promptly and directly delivered to a

separate political organization If none,

enter -0-

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Cat No 50084S Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

Part II-A Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election _________ under section 501(h)).____________A Check 1 ifthe filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN,

expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures)B Check ►-1 if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014_________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 2

labcde

f

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)

Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying)

Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying)

Total lobbying expenditures (add lines la and lb)

Other exempt purpose expenditures

Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines lc and Id)

Lobbying nontaxable amount Enter the amount from the following table in both columns

(a) Filing organization

totals

(b) Affiliated s g ro u p

totals

If the amount on line le, column (a) or (b) is: The lobbying nontaxable amount is:Not over $500,000 20% of the amount on line le

Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000 $100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000

Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000 $175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000

Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000 $225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000

Over $17,000,000 $1,000,000

g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line If)

h Subtract line lg from line la If zero or less, enter-0-

i Subtract line If from line 1 c If zero or less, enter-0-

j If there is an amount otherthan zero on either line lh or line 11, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? Yes No

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h)(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five

columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)

Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) Total

2a Lobbying nontaxable amount

b Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e))

c Total lobbying expenditures

d Grassroots nontaxable amount

e Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e))

f Grassroots lobbying expendituresSchedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ)2014 Page 3Part II-B Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT

filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

For each "Yes " response to lines la through li below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.

abcdefgh

j2a

bcd

During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use ofVolunteers’Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines lc through li)’ Media advertisements’Mailings to members, legislators, orthe public’Publications, or published or broadcast statements’Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes’Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body’Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means’0 ther activities’Total Add lines lc through liDid the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)’If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 Ifthe filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 forthis year’

(a) (b)

Yes No Amount

1

1Part III-A Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section

501(c)(6).

1 Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members’2 Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less’3 Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year’

YesYes

No

NoNo

Part III-B Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered "Yes."

34

Dues, assessments and similar amounts from membersSection 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).Current yearCarryover from last yearT otalAggregate amount reported in section 603 3(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues Ifnotices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion ofthe excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year’Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions)

2a2b2c

Part IV Supplemental InformationProvide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1, Part l-B, line 4, Part l-C, line 5, Part II-A (affiliated group list), Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part 11-B, line 1 Also, complete this part for any additional information

Return Reference Explanation

I-A 1 The NRA engaged in activities in support of its mission, which includes protecting and defending the Constitution ofthe United States, especially with reference to the inalienable right ofthe individual American citizen guaranteed by such Constitution to acquire, possess, collect, exhibit, transport, carry, transfer ownership of, and enjoy the right to use arms, in order that the people may always be in a position to exercise their legitimate individual rights of self-preservation and defense of family, person, and property In pursuit ofthe goals ofthe association, the NRA spent a small percentage of funds directly and indirectly on political activities, which were not the primary activities ofthe organization The NRA is organized primarily to promote social welfare and engages in political activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office as allowed by law

I-C 4 Informational note The amount of tax paid with 2014 Form 1120-POL was 1,662,307 The amount of tax paid with 2012 Form 1120-POL was 613,671 No amounts were required to be paid for 2011 and 2013

I-C 5 Informational note NRA Political Victory Fund, an independent political action committee PAC ofthe NRA, directly received contributions during the year in the amount of 11,307,881 All contributions to the PAC were directly received from contributors The NRA did not take possession ofthe contributions, nordid it or was it required to deliver or transfer those funds to the PAC

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2014

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013 Page 4Part IV Supplemental Information (continued)


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2014


SCHEDULE D(Form 990)



Supplemental Financial Statementsk- Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,

Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, lib, 11c, lid, lie, Ilf, 12a, or 12b. k- Attach to Form 990.

Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No 1545-0047

2014Open to Public

InspectionName of the organizationNATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA


53-0116130Part I Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the

(a) Donoradvised funds (b) Funds and other accounts

1 T otal numberatend of year

2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)

3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)

4 Aggregate value at end of year

Part II

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control?

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can beused only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit ofthe donorordonoradvisor, orforany other purposeconferring impermissible private benefit?

I Yes | No

| Yes | NoConservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply)r P reservation of land for public use (e g , recreation oreducation) r Preservation of an historically important land area r Protection of natural habitat r Preservation of a certified historic structure

| P reservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d ifthe organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day ofthe tax year

Total number of conservation easements

Total acreage restricted by conservation easements

N umber of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a)

Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register

N umber of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during

the tax year _______________

N umber of states where property subject to conservation easement is located _______________

Held at the End of the Year2a2b2c

2d

4

5 Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement ofthe conservation easements it holds?

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year

I Yes | No

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year

Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4 )(B)(ii)? I Yes | No

In Part XIII, describe howthe organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text ofthe footnote to the organization's financial statements that describes the organization's accounting for conservation easements

Part III Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

la Ifthe organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text ofthe footnote to its financial statements that describes these items

b Ifthe organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheetworks of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items

(■) Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ► $___________________

(■■)Assets includedinForm 990,PartX ► $__________________

2 Ifthe organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gam, provide the following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items

a

bRevenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1

Assets included in Form 990, Part X

► $

1For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat No 52283D Schedule D (Form 990) 2014

Schedule D (Form 990) 2014 Page 2Part III Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization's acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply)F Public exhibition d F" Loan or exchange programs

F Schol arly research

F P reservation for future generations

| Other

4

5

Provide a description ofthe organization's collections and explain howthey furtherthe organization's exempt purpose in Part XIII

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization's collection? F Yes F No

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

la

b

Part IV

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not included on Form 990, Part X?

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table

I Yes | No

Amountc Beginning balance lcd Additions during the year Ide Distributions during the year lef Ending balance If

2ab

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII

| Yes | No

... rPart V Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

labc

de

f

g2

a

b

Beginning of year balance ....

Contributions................................................

Net investment earnings, gams, and losses

Grants or scholarships............................

Other expenditures for facilitiesand programs................................................Administrative expenses ....

End of year balance...................................

(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back15,706,221 12,587,566 10,738,148 9,711,011 8,687,890

1,346,379 2,818,471 1,554,967 1,546,181 808,137

366,395 794,093 775,895 -112,646 549,205

642,077 461,526 442,581 378,110 304,201

38,290 32,383 38,863 28,288 30,020

16,738,628 15,706,221 12,587,566 10,738,148 9,711,011

Provide the estimated percentage ofthe current year end balance (line lg, column (a)) held as

Board designated or quasi-endowment

Permanent endowment 100 000 %

c Temporarily restricted endowmentThe percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%

3a A re there endowment funds not in the possession ofthe organization that are held and administered for theorganization by Yes No(i) unrelated organizations.............................................................................................................................................................. 3a (i) No

(ii) related organizations.............................................................................................................................................................. 3a( ii) Yesb If "Yes" to 3 a (ii ), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R?....................................................... 3b Yes

4 Describe in Part XIII the intended uses ofthe organization's endowment funds

Part VI Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment)

(b)Cost or other basis (other)

(c) Accumulated depreciation

(d) Book value

la Land .............................................................................................................. 5,380,792 5,380,792

b Buildings....................................................................................................... 53,001,967 28,371,472 28,332,338

c Leasehold improvements............................................................................

d Equipment....................................................................................................... 14,317,566 8,346,324 4,829,589

e Other..............................................................................................................Total. Add lines la through le (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).) . . . . . . . ► 38,542,719

Schedule D (Form 990) 2014

Schedule D (Form 990) 2014 Page 3Part VII Investments—Other Securities. Complete ifthe organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line lib.

(a) Description ofsecurity orcategory (including name ofsecurity)

(b)Book value (c) Method of valuationCost or end-of-year market value

(l)Financial derivatives

(2)Closely-held equity interests(3 )Other(A) Financial derivatives and other financial products

(B) Closely-held equity interests

Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col (B) line 12 ) ►

Investments—Program Related. Complete ifthe organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuationCost or end-of-year market value

Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col (B) line 13 ) ►

Other Assets. Complete ifthe organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line lid See Form 990, Part X, line 15(a) Description (b) Book value

Part IX

Part XTotal. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.) ..................................................................... ►

Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line lie or Ilf. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1 (a) Description of liability (b) Book value

Federal income taxes

Federal income taxes

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENT MARKET VALUATION 3,730,110

OTHER MISCELLANEOUS LIABILITIES 861,252

ACCRUED SALES AND USE TAXES 563,720

Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col (B) line 25 ) 5,155,0822. Liability for uncertain tax positions In Part XIII, provide the text ofthe footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740) Check here ifthe text ofthe footnote has been provided in Part XIII


Schedule D (Form 990) 2014 Page 4Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if

the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.

abcde

Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements

Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12

Net unrealized gams (losses) on investments ....

Donated services and use offacihties.......................................................

Recoveries of prior year grants.....................................................................

Other (Describe in Part XIII )............................................................................

Add lines 2a through 2d .............................................................................Subtract line 2e from line 1.............................................................................Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1 Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .

Other (Describe in Part XIII ).....................................................................

Add lines 4a and 4b..........................................................................................

2a -1,737,097

2b2c2d 4,549,451

2e

322,301,084

2,812,354

319,488,730

4a4b -8,997,453

4c -8,997,453

Part XIITotal revenue Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12 ) 310,491,277

Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.

abcde

Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements

Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25

Donated services and use offacihties................................................

Prior year adjustments............................................................................

Other losses................................................................................................

Other (Describe in Part XIII )..............................................................

Add lines 2a through 2d.......................................................................Subtract line 2e from line 1................................................................Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1: Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b

Other (Describe in Part XIII )..............................................................

Add lines 4a and 4b.............................................................................

2a2b2c2d 9,076,024

4a4b 78,571

2e

4c

354,609,438

9,076,024

345,533,414

78,571

Part XIIITotal expenses Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18 )

Supplemental Information345,611,985

34

abc

34

abc

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9, Part III, lines la and 4, Part IV, lines lb and 2b,Part V, line 4, Part X, line 2, Part XI, lines 2d and 4b, and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b Also complete this part to provide any additional information


III 4 The NRA Museums promote gun collecting and preservation of history through the heritage of firearms The NRA Museums include the National Firearms Museum in Fairfax, Virginia the Frank Brownell Museum ofthe Southwest in Raton, New Mexico and the NRA National Sporting ArmsMuseum at Bass Pro Shops in Springfield, Missouri To make the NRA Museums the finest possible resources forthe public, the NRA and its affiliated charities rely on generous supporters to build the exhibition and research collections through contributions of historically significant firearms As individuals grow older and make plans for their loved ones and special treasures, all firearms owners must eventually answer the question, What will happen to my guns when I am gone Formany NRA members and supporters, the answer is the NRA Please visit NRAmuseums org for exciting current information on the museum galleries, and please visit NRA Give com to consider your legacy of supporting the liberties that built this country

V 4 NRA endowment funds benefit NRA Institute for Legislative Action, national shooting championships, marksmanship, and law enforcement

X 1 This response explains the derivative financial instrument disclosed as a liability Interest rate swaps are entered into to manage interest rate risks associated with the NRAs borrowing, and interest rate swaps are accounted for in accordance with FASB ASC 815 The NRAs interest rate swap is recorded in the balance sheet at fair value with fair value changes recorded as unrealized gam on derivative instrument

X 2 This response provides the text ofthe footnote to the organizations financial statements in accordance with FASB ASC 740 Management evaluated the NRAs tax positions and concluded that the NRA had taken no uncertain tax positions that require adjustment to the financial statements to comply with the provisions of this guidance Generally, the NRA is no longer subject to income tax examinations by the U S federal, state or local tax authorities for years before 2011, which is the standard statute of limitations look-back period

XI 2d Includes agency transaction and unrealized gam on derivative instrumentXI 4b Includes cost of goods sold, rental expense, accounting procedure valuation adjustment to pension

plan, interest on endowment grantsXII 2d Includes cost of goods sold, rental expense, accounting procedure valuation adjustment to pension

plan


Schedule D (Form 990) 2013 Page 5Part XIII Supplemental Information (continued)


XII 4b Includes interest on endowment grants



SCHEDULE F (Form 990)



Statement of Activities Outside the United Statesk Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,

Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16. k Attach to Form 990.

k Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No 1545-0047

2014Open to Public Inspect ion

Name ofthe organizationNATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Part I


_______________________________________________________________________________________53-0116130__________________General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.

1 For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and other assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteriaused to award the grants or assistance7................................................................................ I- Yes I- No

2 For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.

3 Activites per Region (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed )

(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the

reg ion

(c) Number of employees, agents, and independent

contractors inregion

(d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e g , fundraising, program

services, investments, grants to recipients located in the

reg ion)

(e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe

specific type of service(s) in region

(f) Total expenditures for and investments

in region

( !) Central America and the Caribbean

INVESTMENTACCOUNT

4,560,000

( 2) Europe PROGRAM SERVICES LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING

7,000

( 3)

(4)

( 5)

3a Sub-totalb Total from continuation sheets

to Part Ic Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)

4,567,000

4,567,000For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat No 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2014

Schedule F (Form 990) 2014 Page 2Part II Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,

1 (a) Name oforganization

(b)IRS code section

and EIN (if applicable)

(c) Region (d) Purpose of grant

(e) A mount of cash grant

(f) Manner of cash

disbursement

(g) A mount of non-cash assistance

(h) Description of non-cash assistance

(i) Method of valuation

(book, FMV, appraisal, other)

( 1)

( 2)

(3)

(4)

2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized astax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter . ►

3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities......................................................................................................................... ►Schedule F (Form 990) 2014

Schedule F (Form 990) 2014 Page 3Part III Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.

(a) Type of grant or assistance

(b) Region (c) N umber of recipients

(d) A mount of cash grant

(e) Manner of cash disbursement

(f) A mount of non-cash

assistance

(g) Description of non-cash assistance

(h) M ethod of valuation


( 1)

( 2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

( 10)

( 11)

( 12)

( 13)

( 14)

( 15)

( 16)

( 17)

( 18)

Schedule F (Form 990) 2014

chedule F (Form 990) 2014 Page 4RnJTPl Foreiqn Forms

1 Was the organization a U S transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.5. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926) r Yes F No

2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.5. Owner (see Instructions forForms 3520 and 3520-A; do not file with Form 990) r Yes F No

3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.5. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations, (see Instructions for Form 5471) r Yes F No

4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company ora qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund, (see Instructions for Form 8621) F Yes F No

5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships, (see Instructions for Form 8865) r Yes F No

6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; do not file with Form 990) r Yes F No

Schedule F (Form 990) 2014

Schedule F (Form 990) 2014 Page 5Part V Supplemental Information

Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).

990 Schedule F, Supplemental Information


Part 1 Line 31d This disclosure of investment account held in the Central American or Caribbean region ref lects industry standard best practices in risk management for nonprofit organizations Alt ernative investments reduce overall portfolio risk by reducing volatility and improving di versification



Part 1 Line 31 f 100 of the amount is the book value of investments



Part 1 Line 32d This disclosure of program services provided in the European region refers to NRA Law Enfo rcement Division training school provided to a branch of the United States Armed Forces at a foreign military base



Part 1 Line 32f 100 of the amount is the cash value of expenditures made

lefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS | As Filed Data - | DLN:934932590050351

SCHEDULE G Supplemental Information Regarding Fundraising or Gaming Activities

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19,

OMB No 1545-0047

(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

or if the 2014Department of the Treasury

ntemal Revenue ServiceAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.

^"Information about Schedule G (Form 990 or990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/fonn990.

Open to Public Inspection



53-0116130

Part I Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.

Indicate whetherthe organization raised funds through any ofthe following activities Check all that apply

F Mail solicitations e r Sohc itation of non-government grantsb F Internet and email solicitationsc F Phone solicitationsd F In-person solicitations

f I Solicitation of government grants g F Special fundraising events

2a Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trusteesor key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services’ p" Yes I No

b If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization

(i) Name and address of individual

or entity (fundraiser)

(ii) Activity (iii) Didfundraiser have

custody or control of

contributions’

(iv) Gross receipts from activity

(v) A mount paid to (or retained by)

fundraiser listed incol (i)

(vi) A mount paid to (or retained by)

organization

1ALLEGIANCE11250 WAPLES MILL RD

FAIRFAX, VA 22030

PAID SOLICITORYes No

27,626,180 480,000 27,146,180No

2INFOCISION325 SPRINGSIDE DR

AKRON, OH 44333

PAID SOLICITOR No 10,957,948 6,399,238 4,558,710

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Total....................................................................................................... ► 38,584,128 6,879,238 31,704,890

3 List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing

AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC,TN,UT, VA, WA, WI, WV

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990or 990-EZ. Cat No 50083H Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)2014 Page 2Part II Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported

more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.

(a) Event #1 (b) Event #2 (c) O ther events (d) Total events (add col (a) through

NRA-ILA EVENT col (c))(event type) (event type) (total number)

P2P

1 Gross receipts 634,728 634,728

2 Less ContributionsLd 3 Gross income (line 1

minus line 2) 634,728 634,728

4 Cash prizes

5 Noncash prizes<1?c 6 Rent/facihty costs

ti 7 Food and beverages

■Cp 8 Entertainment

lZj 9 Other direct expenses 281,943 281,943

(281,943)1011

Direct expense summary Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d)

Net income summary Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d)

►► 3 5 2,785

Part III Gaming. Complete if the organization answered $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.

"Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than

Rev

enue

1 Gross revenue ....

(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant bingo/progressive bingo

(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col (a) through col

(c))

Dire

ct Ex

pens

es 2 Cash prizes ....

3 Non-cash prizes

4 Rent/facihty costs

5 Other direct expenses

6 Volunteer laborI- Yes %I- No

I- Yes %I- No

I- Yes %I- No

7 Direct expense summary Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d)

8 Net gaming income summary Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d)

►

►

Enterthe state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities

a Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states’

b If"No," explain ______________________________________________________________

Yes No

10a Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year’......................| yes I Nob If "Yes, "explain ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 Page 3

11 Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers?................................................................

12 Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust ora member of a partnership or other entity

formed to administer charitable gaming? ................................................................................................................

13 Indicate the percentage of gaming activities conducted in

a The organization's facility.................................................................................................................................................

b An outside facility..............................................................................................................................................................

14 Enterthe name and address ofthe person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records

Name ►

I Yes I No

I Yes I No

13a13b

%

%

Address ►

15a Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming

revenue?.........................................................................................................................................................................................r Yes r Nob If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization ► $_____________________ and the

amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party ► $_____________________

c If "Yes," enter name and address ofthe third party

Name ►

Address ►

16 Gaming manager information

Name ►

Gaming manager compensation ► $.........................................................

Description of services provided ►

I Director/officer I Employee I Independent contractor

17 Mandatory distributionsa Is the organization required understate lawto make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to

retain the state gaming license?................................................................................................................................................ | yes I No

b E nter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year^ $

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Parti, line 2b, columns (hi) and (v), and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information (see instructions).

Part IV

Return Reference E xplanation

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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OMB No 1545-0047

(Form 990) 2014Governments and Individuals in the United StatesComplete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.

Department of the Treasury ► Attach to Form 990. Open to PublicInternal Revenue Service ► Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.aov/form990. Inspect ionName of the organization Employer identification numberNATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

53-0116130

General Information on Grants and Assistance1 Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and

the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance?........................................................................................................................................................................................... F" Yes | No2 Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the U mted States

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

Part II

(a) Name and address of organization

or government

(b)EIN (c) IRC section if applicable

(d)A mount of cash grant

(e) A mount of noncash

assistance

(f) Method of valuation


(g) Description of non-cash assistance

(h) Purpose of grant or assistance

(1) NATIONAL FNDN FOR WOMEN LEG910 16TH ST NW WASHINGTON,DC 20006

52-1480785 501C3 15,888 SCHOLARSHIPS

2 E nter total numberofsection501(c)(3)andgovernmentorganizationshstedinthehneltable....................................................................................................... ►

3 E nter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table...................................................................................................................................................................... ►

1

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat No 50055P Schedule I (Form 990) 2014

Schedule I (Form 990) 2014 Page 2Part III Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.

Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)N umber of recipients

(c)Amount of cash grant

(d)Amount of non-cash assistance

(e)Method of valuation (book,

FMV, appraisal, other)

(f )Description of non-cash assistance

(1) NRA JEANNE E BRAY MEMORIAL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

24 78,571

Part IV Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.Return ReferencePart I Line 2 Part III Line 1

ExplanationThe NRA actively assists National Foundation ofWomen Legislators in the selection and administration of NFWL scholarshipsThis response explains the NRA Jeanne E Bray Memorial Scholarship awards program Named forthe late Columbus, Ohio police officer Jeanne E Bray, a shooting champion and NRA Director, this NRA program offers college scholarships of up to 2,500 persemester, up to 5,000 peryearfora maximum of four years, to dependent children of any public law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty who was an NRA member at the time of death, and to dependent children of any current or retired law enforcement officers who are living and have current NRA membership

Schedule I (Form 990) 2014


OMB No 1545-0047Compensation InformationSchedule J(Form 990)



For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees

k- Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 23. k- Attach to Form 990.

k- Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

2014Open to Public

InspectionName ofthe organizationNATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA


53-0116130Part I Questions Regarding Compensation

la Check the appropiate box(es) ifthe organization provided any ofthe following to or for a person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these itemsF First-class or charter travel rr Travel for companions rF Tax idemmfication and gross-up payments FF Discretionary spending account F

Housing allowance or residence for personal use Payments for business use of personal residence Health or social club dues or initiation fees Personal services (e g , maid, chauffeur, chef)

b

2

If any ofthe boxes in line la are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all ofthe expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain

Did the organization require substantiation priorto reimbursing orallowing expenses incurred by all directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line la?

3

4

abc

5

ab

6

ab

7

8

9

Indicate which, if any, ofthe following the filing organization used to establish the compensation oftheorganization's C EO/Executive Director Check all that apply Do not check any boxes for methodsused by a related organization to establish compensation ofthe C EO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III

F Compensation committee F Written employment contractF Ind ependent compensation consultant F Compensation survey orstudy| Form 990 of other organizations F A pproval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la with respect to the filing organization or a related organization

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment?

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan?

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement?If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts fo reach item in Part III

Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, did the organization pay oraccrue anycompensation contingent on the revenues of

The organization?

Any related organization?If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III

For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, did the organization pay oraccrue anycompensation contingent on the net earnings of

The organization?

Any related organization?

If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III

For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, did the organization provide any non-fixedpayments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III

Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that wassubject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53 4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe in Part III

If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also followthe rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53 4958-6(c)?

Yes No

lb Yes

2 Yes

4a No

4b Yes

4c No

5a No

5b No

6a No

6b No

7 No

8 No

9For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat No 50053T Schedule 3 (Form 990) 2014

Schedule J (Form 990) 2014 Page 2Part II Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed._______

For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in theinstructions, on row (ii) Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VIINote. The sum of columns (B )(i)-(i 11) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual

(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation

(D) Nontaxable benefits

(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)

(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred in prior

Form 990(i) Base

compensation

(ii) Bonus & incentive

compensation

(iii) Other reportable

compensation

See Additional Data Table

Schedule J (Form 990) 2014

Schedule J (Form 990) 2014 Page 3Part III Supplemental InformationProvide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines la, lb, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II Also complete this part for any additional information

Return Reference ExplanationPart I Line la Charter travel was used on occasions when travel logistics precluded other available options Certain compensation elements were grossed up All tax

gross ups were properly included in taxable compensation Clubs are used only for business purposes and are properly excluded from taxable compensation

Part I Line 4b The 457fservice cost included in deferred compensation for Chris W Cox was 30,5 68, as actuarially calculated under FA SB ASC 715 The NRA decides the benefit amount and timeframe forvesting of each participant The 457fplan is also designed to supplement the current defined benefit pension plan where current benefit law causes low replacement ratios for some participants

Part I Column Bm Other reportable compensation in taxable wages includes 457b, fringe auto, and group life insurance benefits Column C includes the employer paid portions ofthe NRA defined benefit pension plan, 401k plan, and 457fplan The NRA takes a full transparency posture forexecutive compensation

Schedule J (Form 990) 2014

Additional Data

Software ID Software Version

EINName

1400029214.4.1.053-0116130NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Form 990, Schedule J, Part II - Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and (D) Nontaxable (E) Total of columns

(i) Base (ii) Bonus & (iii) Other other deferred benefits (B)(i)-(D)Compensation incentive reportable compensation

compensation compensation

(F) Compensation in column (B)

reported as deferred in prior Form 990

1 WAYNE LAPIERRE, CEOAND EXECUTIVE VP

(1)(H)

736,039 150,000 41,824 19,240 38,782 985,885

1 WILSON H PHILLIPS JR,TREASURER

(1)(H)

439,730 94,265 30,788 19,240 21,730 605,753

2 CHRIS W COX, EXECDIR, ILA

(1)(H)

679,112 85,000 20,403 49,808 56,679 891,002 30,568

3 EDWARD J LAND JR,SECRETARY

(1)(H)

370,923 43,690 8,217 19,240 33,979 476,049

4 ROBERT K WEAVER,EXEC DIR, GENERAL OPS

(1)(H)

455,564 90,000 3,845 19,240 43,270 611,919

5 MICHAEL MARCELUN,MANAGING DIRECTOR

(1)(H)

156,822 360,050 19,876 19,232 31,576 587,556

6 TYLER SCHROPP, EXECDIR, ADVANCEMENT

(1)(H)

404,583 125,000 3,738 15,600 43,674 592,595

7 DOUGLAS HAMLIN, EXECDIR, PUBLICATIONS

(1)(H)

386,976 50,000 23,090 12,874 36,327 509,267

8 DAVID LEHMAN, DEPUTYEXEC DIR, ILA

(1)(H)

358,077 50,000 6,4 6 5 19,240 3,253 437,035

9 JAMES BAKER,DIRECTOR, ILA FEDERAL

(1)(H)

336,090 8,8 5 3 4,6 7 3 12,365 361,981

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SCHEDULE O(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

OMB No 1545-0047

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ 2014Department of the Treasury


Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions onForm 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information, k- Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Open to Public Inspectionk- Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at

www.irs.gov/form990.



53-0116130

ReturnReference

Explanation

Form 990,Part III, Line4d

Program Service Expenses 133,435,510, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 128,905,985 NRA program services are in the key areas of NRA General Operations programs, legislative programs, and membership communications As part of these central focus areas and in addition to the specifically identified programs, other vital NRA programs include executive and special projects All 990 readers are encouraged to explore NRA org, NRAILA org, NRAnews com, and NRAgive com for appealing and inspirational opportunities to continue to engage with the NRA NRA members and other lawful gun owners proudly preserve the Second Amendment as Americas first freedom

ReturnReference

Explanation

Form 990,Part 1, Line 1

The NRA is a 501 c4 membership association with four 501 c3 public charities NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund, NRA FoundationInc, NRA Freedom Action Foundation, and NRA Special Contribution Fund DBA NRA Whittington Center and a 527 political action committee, which is a separate segregated fund Please contact the NRA Office of Advancement through NRAgive com if you would like to discuss your philanthropic planning To guarantee the preservation of the NRAs mission for future generations, the NRA relies on long term, relationship based fundraising in addition to more traditional direct mail techniques The NRA Office of Advancement is tasked with current fundraising as well as longer horizon legacy gift fundraising through estates, trusts, and documented expectancies that will be realized in future years NRA Office of Advancement initiatives include NRA Golden Ring of Freedom, NRA Ring of Freedom Heritage Society, NRA Womens Leadership Forum, NRA Hunters Leadership Forum, and other exclusive donor recognition and stewardship

ReturnReference

Explanation

Form 990,Part 1, Line 7

Informational note regarding National Rifle Association unrelated business income Form 990 page 1 shows gross unrelated business revenue on line 7a and net unrelated business revenue on line 7b The NRA did not owe unrelated business income tax for the year 2014 because directly connected deductions were greater than the associated income in 2014 The main sources of NRA unrelated business income are certain merchandise sales from the e-commerce platforms and advertising, including advertising and other exploited exempt activity within the NRA Official Journals, NRA digital online channels, and NRA television programs


Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

The National Rifle Association is a membership association that represents individual citizens Refer to NRA Bylaws for membership eligibility


Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a

NRA members elect all 76 members of the NRA Board of Directors 75 directors are elected for staggered three year terms, and the 76th director is elected for a one year term on the occasion of each NRA Annual Meeting of Members


Form 990, Part VI, Section A,Line 7b

Certain Board of Directors decisions are subject to membership approval per NRA Bylaws and New York not for profit corporate law


Form990, PartVI, SectionB, Line 11b

Form 990 is reviewed by the external auditing firm, presented to the NRA Board Audit Committee, and made available to the full NRA Board of Directors, before it is filed with the IRS


Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

NRA Bylaws, audited consolidated financial statements of the NRA and affiliates, and annual reports are available upon request for the same period of disclosure as set forth in Section 6104d The NRA does not make internal operating policies available to the general public


Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c

The organization takes conflicts of interest very seriously and utilizes a statement of corporate ethics To monitor and enforce corporate policies, annual filings must be provided to the NRA Office of the Secretary and reviewed regularly and consistently


Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

NRA processes to establish compensation of top management officials utilize a compensation committee, independent compensation consultants, compensation surveys and studies, comparability data, and ultimate approval by the Board of Directors or compensation committee All decisions are properly documented

ReturnReference

Explanation

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11

Informational note Line 11 reflects certain fees for professional services paid to non-employees and does not include costs for services handled by employees Refer to form instructions which specify fees for services paid to nonemployees

ReturnReference

Explanation

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e

Other expenses within line 24e of the statement of functional expenses include 19,985,079 FASB ASC 715 pension accounting, 9,461,476 fulfillment materials, 4,154,416 banking fees, 1,289,403 premiums, 480,796 compensation of former officers, and 795 consulting

ReturnReference

Explanation

Form 990, Part X, Line 34

Informational note Regarding the NRAs balance sheet, deferred costs and deferred revenues related to membership acquisition and renewal are accounting entries required under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Dues revenue is recognized over the life of the membership A portion of members dues that represents the present value of the cost of the magazine that is a benefit of membership for the given membership term is deferred and amortized over the life of the membership The portion considered a contribution is recorded as revenue when received


Form 990, Part XI,Line 9

Other changes in net assets or fund balances in the reconciliation schedule include agency transactions and unrealized gain on derivative instrument

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SCHEDULE R (Form 990)




Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnershipsk- Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.

k- Attach to Form 990.k- Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No 1545-0047

2014Open to Public

InspectionEmployer identification number

53-0116130

Part I Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.(a)

Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity(b)

Primary activity(c)

Legal domicile (state or foreign country)

(d)Total income

(e)End-of-year assets

(0Direct controlling

entity

Part II Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.

(a)Name, address, and EIN of related organization

(b)Primary activity

(c)Legal domicile (state or foreign country)

(d)Exempt Code section

(e)Public charity status

(if section 501(c)(3))

(0Direct controlling

entity

(g)Section 512(b) (13) controlled

entity?Yes No

(1) NRA FOUNDATION INC11250 WAPLES MILL RD

FAIRFAX, VA 2203052-1710886

CHARITABLE DC 501c3 LINE 7 NRA Yes

(2) NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUNDPO BOX 700

RATON, NM 8774023-7367534

CHARITABLE NM 501c3 LINE 7 NRA Yes

(3) NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND11250 WAPLES MILL RD

FAIRFAX, VA 2203052-1136665

CHARITABLE NY 501c3 LINE 7 NRA Yes

(4) NRA FREEDOM ACTION FOUNDATION11250 WAPLES MILL RD

FAIRFAX, VA 2203026-1277941

CHARITABLE VA 501c3 LINE 7 NRA Yes

(5) NRA POLITICAL VICTORY FUND11250 WAPLES MILL RD

FAIRFAX, VA 2203052-1083020

PAC/SSF VA 527 NRA No

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat No 50135Y Schedule R (Form 990) 2014

Schedule R (Form 990) 2014 Page 2

Part III Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.

(a)Name, address, and EIN of

related organization

(b)Primary activity

(c)Legal

domicile (state or foreign

country)

(d)Direct

controllingentity

(e)Predominant

income(related, unrelated,

excluded from tax under

sections 512- 514)

(0Share of

total income

(g)Share of

end-of-year assets

(h)Disproprtionateallocations?

(i)Code V-UBI

amount in box 20 of

Schedule K-l (Form 1065)

(j)General or managing partner?

(k)Percentageownership

Yes No Yes No

Part IV Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.

(a)Name, address, and EIN of

related organization

(b)Primary activity

(c)Legal


country)

(d)Direct controlling

entity

(e)Type of entity

(C corp, S corp,

or trust)

(0Share of total

income

(g)Share of end-

of-year assets

(h)Percentageownership

(i)Section 512

(b)(13) controlled

entity?Yes No

Schedule R (Form 990) 2014


Part V Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36. Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule

1 During the tax year, did the organization engage in any ofthe following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?

a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related orgamzation(s)

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related orgamzation(s)

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related orgamzation(s)

e Loans or loan guarantees by related orgamzation(s)

f Dividends from related orgamzation(s)

g Sale of assets to related orgamzation(s)

h Purchase of assets from related orgamzation(s)

i Exchange of assets with related orgamzation(s)

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related orgamzation(s)

k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related orgamzation(s)

I Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related orgamzation(s)

m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related orgamzation(s)

n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related orgamzation(s)

o Sharing of paid employees with related orgamzation(s)

p Reimbursement paid to related orgamzation(s) for expenses

q Reimbursement paid by related orgamzation(s) for expenses

r 0 ther transfer of cash or property to related orgamzation(s)

s Other transfer of cash or property from related orgamzation(s)

Yes No

la Yeslb Nolc YesId Nole No

If No

ig Nolh Noli No

Ij No

lk No11 Yeslm NoIn Yeslo Yes

Ip Noiq Yes

lr NoIs No

2 If the answer to any ofthe above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds(a)

Name of related organization(b)

Transaction type (a-s)

(c)Amount involved

(d)Method of determining amount involved

See Additional Data Table



Part VI Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.P rovide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships

(a)Name, address, and EIN of entity

(b)Primary activity

(c)Legal


country)

(d)Predomina nt

income(related,

unrelated,excluded from

tax under sections 512-

514)

(e)Are all partners

section 501(c)(3)

organizations?

(0Share of

totalincome

(g)Share of

end-of-year assets

(h)Disproprtionate

allocations?

(i)Code V-UBI amount in

box 20 of Schedule

K-l(Form 1065)

(j)General or managing partner?

(k)Percentageownership

Yes No Yes No Yes No


Schedule R (Form 990) 2014 Page 5Part VII Supplemental Information

Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions)

Return Reference ExplanationPart II Informational note Disclosure for clarity and transparency ofthe NRA complete corporate structure The NRA is a 501c4 membership association with

four 501c3 public charities and a 527 political action committee PAC, which is a separate segregated fund The four charities affiliated with the NRA are NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund, NRA Foundation Inc, NRA Freedom Action Foundation, and NRA Special Contribution Fund DBA Whittington Center The PAC is the NRA Political Victory Fund NRAPVF is a separately unincorporated PAC ofthe NRA In the event that any funds are received by NRA and earmarked to the PAC, NRA has systems in place to ensure any such receipts are promptly and immediately deposited into the separate segregated funds account During the tax yearcovered by this return, the NRA did not take possession of any earmarked PAC contributions from its members all contributions to the PAC were directly received by the PAC from contributors

Part V Line 1 Informational note All grants made by NRA Foundation and NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund to the NRA are subject to stringent review processes requiring that the grants be made and used only for qualified charitable purpose programs


Additional Data

Software ID Software Version

EINName

1400029214.4.1.053-0116130NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Form 990, Schedule R, Part V - Transactions With Related Organizations(a)

Name of related organization(b)

T ransaction type(a-s)

(c)A mount I nvolved (d)

Method of determining amount involved

NRA FOUNDATION INC a 180,000 CASH VALUE

NRA FOUNDATION INC c 17,299,177 CASH VALUE

NRA FOUNDATION INC 0 4,350,804 CASH VALUE

NRA FOUNDATION INC q 1,428,766 CASH VALUE

NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND c 469,080 CASH VALUE

NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND q 104,610 CASH VALUE

NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND a 120,000 CASH VALUE

NRA SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND q 1,467,015 CASH VALUE

return of organization exempt from income tax under

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